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"He was very friendly and worked diligently. From the outside, the repair looks perfect, and I look forward to seeing how it holds up over time. Overall, excellent work."

Dong L on August 2025

With over 15 years of landscaping experience, here to help you with all your landscaping needs and dreams.

"He was very friendly and worked diligently. From the outside, the repair looks perfect, and I look forward to seeing how it holds up over time. Overall, excellent work."

Dong L on August 2025


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APEX Construction

701 W Wood St
5.00(
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APEX Construction

701 W Wood St
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

"Sam is easy to work with and my patio looks great! He reached out right away and maintained consistent communication with me. He answered all of my questions and completed my patio project very quickly. He even adjusted my fence afterwards. I would highly recommend Apex Construction!"

Becky F on June 2024

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

"Sam is easy to work with and my patio looks great! He reached out right away and maintained consistent communication with me. He answered all of my questions and completed my patio project very quickly. He even adjusted my fence afterwards. I would highly recommend Apex Construction!"

Becky F on June 2024


The Road Doctor

2640 Sangamon Road
4.81(
8
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The Road Doctor

2640 Sangamon Road
4.81(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 years of experience

The Road Doctor does quality asphalt paving, sealcoating & crack filling on driveways, parking lots & roadways throughout Illinois, Indiana & Missouri. We have over 30 years industry experience offering quality dependable service at reasonable rates

"Good experience with owner and company. Highly recommend them."

Chris C on April 2024

The Road Doctor does quality asphalt paving, sealcoating & crack filling on driveways, parking lots & roadways throughout Illinois, Indiana & Missouri. We have over 30 years industry experience offering quality dependable service at reasonable rates

"Good experience with owner and company. Highly recommend them."

Chris C on April 2024


Offering low cost concrete services, we are Central Illinois' answer to alternative concrete solutions. Why Replace when you can Renew!


ZK Excavating, Demolition, & Trucking

12237 Washington Rd
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ZK Excavating, Demolition, & Trucking

12237 Washington Rd
No reviews yet
19 years of experience

We are a small excavating company that deals in all aspects of excavating, demolition, and concrete. We offer top quality work at an affordable price. Not limited to site-work, demolition, trucking, dirt, sand, gravel, concrete, trenching, field tile installation and repair, sanitary and storm sewers, downspout drains, and waterproofing. Fully insured. References available upon request.

We are a small excavating company that deals in all aspects of excavating, demolition, and concrete. We offer top quality work at an affordable price. Not limited to site-work, demolition, trucking, dirt, sand, gravel, concrete, trenching, field tile installation and repair, sanitary and storm sewers, downspout drains, and waterproofing. Fully insured. References available upon request.


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Handy Cody

18 Norwood
4.58(
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Handy Cody

18 Norwood
4.58(
31
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Customers say: Terrific value
15 years of experience

No job is too big or too Small, I can get the job done. I recently graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in History and Political Science, but this is the work I enjoy doing. I have had my business for 3 years now and now that I am done with school I am ready to grow it bigger. I have done just about everything but I primarily focus on work outside around the yard during the summer.

No job is too big or too Small, I can get the job done. I recently graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in History and Political Science, but this is the work I enjoy doing. I have had my business for 3 years now and now that I am done with school I am ready to grow it bigger. I have done just about everything but I primarily focus on work outside around the yard during the summer.


Arteman's Construction

401 S Walnut
4.78(
18
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Arteman's Construction

401 S Walnut
4.78(
18
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Arteman's Construction offers FREE estimates no matter what the job is! Our goal iands to make each and every customer happy. We take pride in the quality of workmanship, our honesty and clean, quality service. Our company is a pround member of the Better Business Bureau & backed by the superpages guarantee. We gladly accept Visa & Master Card. Additional DBA - Arteman's Construction.

Arteman's Construction offers FREE estimates no matter what the job is! Our goal iands to make each and every customer happy. We take pride in the quality of workmanship, our honesty and clean, quality service. Our company is a pround member of the Better Business Bureau & backed by the superpages guarantee. We gladly accept Visa & Master Card. Additional DBA - Arteman's Construction.

Stone and Gravel questions, answered by experts

The best tool for drilling into brick or mortar is a rotary hammer drill which is a large hammer drill with low rotation speed and high torque. Regular drills with a hammer function are also excellent tools for drilling into brick when the diameter of the hole is 1/2 inch or less. It might be possible to drill into brick with a standard drill if you’re only drilling a very small hole, but note that masonry work will put a lot of wear on a standard drill, and the tool may not be strong enough to get through brick.

Drilling into brick or mortar requires the use of a masonry drill bit. Masonry drill bits appear similar to standard drill bits except for the leading tip of the bit. The tip has a bulky carbide arrow-shaped end slightly larger than the rest of the bit shaft. Standard or high-speed drill bits designed for making holes in wood or metal don’t have the ruggedness or design shape you need to drill into brick. They may not go through the brick at all, and if they do, they’re more likely to overheat, crack, or dull before you finish drilling.

You can use adhesive strips to hang lights on brick—just make sure you get outdoor mounting tape and not just any old double-sided tape for your project.

Yes, depending on the type of pavers you have, you may need a specific type of sealant. For example, concrete pavers will bond differently than clay pavers or faux stone pavers and will demand a different type of sealer. If you’re unsure of the material and what type of sealant you need, you can contact the company that laid your pavers down for you.

Costs range from $10 to $30 per square foot, depending on material type and labor.

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